Senior Mine Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title:

Senior Mine Operations Supervisor

Reports to:

Mine General Foreman

Direct Reports:

Yes

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Sahuarita, AZ

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

This role will be located at the Copper World Project, approximately 45 minutes southwest of Tucson near Sahuarita, Arizona.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, a leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day mine site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production at the Copper World Site.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure all safety policies and company procedures are followed, MUST lead by example.
• Enforces strict adherence to MSHA standards and environmental regulations; leads incident investigations.
• Collaborates with drill and blast superintendent to coordinate drilling and blasting activities.
• Supervises and coordinates loading and haulage activities.
• Ensures forecasted tonnage and ore grade targets are achieved with mine plans and budgets.
• Communicate work plans to crew supervisors, ensuring that they are prepared and knowledgeable of projects prior to implementation.
• Manage performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for both supervisors, operators, and laborers.
• Collaborates daily with mine maintenance, technical services, and processing to optimize equipment availability, utilization and operational flow.
• Provided verbal and written reports to General Mine Foreman/Superintendent on daily progress (example: daily shift reports).
• Identifies bottlenecks and implements strategies to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiencies.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• High School diploma / GED / associate’s degree
• 10+ years of mining experience, including 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of open pit mine production environment includes drilling, blasting, loading, and haulage.
• Exposure to mine planning and mine maintenance planning
• Experience supervising, managing, and optimizing the use of large heavy equipment for loading, haulage, and support equipment
• Policy and standard operating procedures development experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Propeller, mine planning or fleet management software
• Ability to work & multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and meet all other requirements of the job.
• Can move over uneven terrain
• The ability to work in different environmental conditions.
• Positive work ethic
• Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lead, motivate, manage and grow the team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current MSHA

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

  Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability. 
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 
  • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a post-offer background check and, as applicable to the specific requirements of the role, a physical and/or drug screening.